StAndré-Lang Architectes was inspired by the corn dryers of Alsace to create this unusual housing prototype clad in a cage of corn cobs. The winner of the first <a href="http://www.archi20.eu/le-concours/">Archi&lt;20 design festival</a>, which takes place in the protected natural area of <a href="http://www.muttersholtz.fr/">Muttersholtz</a>, the 20-square-meter circular home both represents and harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

This housing prototype is clad in a cage of drying corn cobs

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

It was inspired by the corn dryers of Alsace, according to the designers.

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

The interior is equipped with one single wraparound bench

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

A central shaft brings in natural light

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

The prototype is constructed simply out of timber

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

The beautiful maize cladding ensures the structure's total harmony with the surrounding environment.

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Tourner Autour du Ried by StAndre Lang Architectes

StAndré-Lang Architectes was inspired by the corn dryers of Alsace to create this unusual housing prototype clad in a cage of corn cobs. The winner of the first Archi<20 design festival, which takes place in the protected natural area of Muttersholtz, the 20-square-meter circular home both represents and harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.